Chapter 11: Royal Trivia
Although Christoya was not as excited as Agnes, she also changed her previous sick appearance, propped up her upper body, leaned back against the bed, and her face was still a little suspicious: "Dido actually agreed?" ”
"She is your daughter-in-law, you are sick and want to see your grandson, how could she not agree! I just finished writing and only received a reply from them four days later, which shows that they care about you! "Davers endorses Dido.
"Yes, sister, Dido is still quite understanding." Agnes was also on the sidelines at Davers's behest.
Christoya glanced at them and muttered dissatisfiedly, "What do you know?" ”
Then she thought of something, and immediately asked, "Won't Dido go back to Turiyi with him?" ”
"She stayed in Rome and accompanied Cloto."
Christoya was relieved now, and she put her hand on her stomach: "I'm hungry and want to eat something." ”
Agnes smiled reassuringly and said, "I'll let Molina arrange it." ”
As soon as she walked out of the dormitory, a crisp shout came from outside: "Mother, we are back!" ”
Eunice strode into the house, just in time to see Christoya lift the quilt and prepare to go to the ground.
"Ah, Mother, you're cured?! It seems that Hades answered our prayers! Eunice said excitedly, then stood in place with her palms to the sky, silently chanted a few words, and then Avia, who entered the room, did the same.
Christoya waited for them to finish thanking Hades before asking, "You went to the temple of Hades?" ”
"It's the hill of the gods, and only the temple there is the most effective!" Eunice emphasized.
"Christoya, look how filial these two children are! I know that Eunice and Avia have been worried about you since you got sick, and they haven't been out to play for a few days......" Davers gave his two daughters a big compliment.
When Christoya heard this, she was also a little moved, and opened her arms and said, "Eunice, thank you, Mom!" ”
Eunice ran over and hugged Christoya.
"Oh, you reckless fellow, can't you just take it lightly! I'm so hard hit by you, I'm afraid I'll have to lie in bed for a few more days. Christoya grumbled jokingly as she slapped her daughter on the back.
Eunice twisted a few times in her arms.
"Avia, come over too." Christoya smiled and patted the bed beside her with her hand.
"Hmm." Avia, who was standing not far away, immediately rushed over, and then was also hugged by Christoya.
The mother and daughter hugged each other, and Christoya said with relief: "It's better to be a daughter!" ”
Then she smiled and said, "In two days, your nephew will be back!" ”
"Pilas (Cynthia's son) comes every few days, what's so surprising." Eunice disagreed.
"Little fool, it's your own nephew!" Christoya smacked Eunice in the back a little harder.
"It's Chris!" Eunice's voice immediately rose an octave, and then she said in surprise, "My sister-in-law would actually agree?!"
Christoya immediately glanced at Davers, which meant: Look, the kids think so.
Then she said, "Your dad has spoken, and she can still disagree!" ”
"Oh." Eunice nodded, and then said happily: "That's great, when Chris comes, I'll take him to ride Stat!" ”
Christoya immediately slapped her again and scolded, "You stupid girl, don't think about Chris, who is only two years old, can he ride your Egyptian horse!" ”
"Mother, Stat is not an Egyptian horse, it is an Arabian horse." Eunice also argued.
"Shut up." Christoya rebuked impatiently.
"Mother Christoya, I'll take care of Chris, can I take him to play with Merita (the black cat)?" Merita is gentle and never hurts. Avia asked softly.
"Absolutely." Christoya smiled in response.
"Eccentricity." Eunice pursed her lips.
The three of them were tired of being by the bed for a while, and Davers, who was next to him, asked, "Eunice, you two went to the Celestial Hill today, how is the construction of the main temple?" ”
"Father, you're right. Master Pleshnas took me and Avia to inspect the construction site carefully, and it seemed that all the works were going well, all the craftsmen had worked very hard, the pillars of the entire temple had been erected, the outer walls had been half repaired, and the carving of the statue of Hades had been completed, and the skin was being glued......" Eunice said.
Davers listened carefully and nodded with satisfaction: "Well, it's very detailed, it seems that the construction of the main temple is progressing very well!" You two really took it a good look at it, and I want to thank you! ”
"Of course! We are women, but we are the daughters of the wise and merciful King of Dionia, and we can do something for you, Father! Eunice puffed up her chest and boasted to herself.
Davers smiled and said, "Well, okay, I love to hear what you say, daughter." ”
At that moment, Avia let out a thrust and couldn't help but laugh.
"Looks like Avia has a different opinion." Davers smiled at his little daughter.
Facing her father's loving gaze, Avia was a little panicked in her heart, and she hurriedly said, "I...... Ah, no, I just remembered my sister on the way back...... My sister's depressed look...... So I can't help but want to laugh. ”
"Frustrated? What's going on? Davers was surprised that his eldest daughter had always been energetic and cheerful, and even when she was often reprimanded by Christoya, she rarely appeared to be depressed.
"Avia, don't say it!" Eunice said eagerly, threatening with teeth and claws.
"Good boy, ignore her, tell us quickly." Christoya was also interested, holding Eunice in both hands, not allowing her to come near Avia.
Avia timidly glanced at Eunice, who was grinning at her, and quickly recounted the incident.
"Oh, how dare a young man be so bold as to accuse us of Eunice to our face!" Davers looked surprised, and stroked his beard, more interested than angry.
For the first time since she was a child, Eunice was reprimanded by outsiders, and she didn't dare to fight back, which was better than those young people in Turiyi! …… Christoya was even more thoughtful.
Eunice is 17 years old, and when she is at the age of marriage, there are many matchmakers who come to the door to say goodbye, but none of Eunice have taken a fancy to her. Christoya has followed Davers for so many years, and under his influence, she has gradually agreed with his concept: try to let the children choose their own partners, so that the marriage will be happy (of course, Clotokataks is definitely not good, as the heir to the throne, his marriage is destined to contain a lot of political factors, although Kristoa does not like Dido, but she also has to admit that the combination of the two makes Clotocatax's position more stable.) It is precisely because of this that she doesn't care that the last two children must marry dignitaries).
However, Eunice's personality is too strong, and because of her prominent background, Christoya is more worried about her future marriage, so she suddenly hears such a different young man appear, like a drowning person who suddenly sees a life-saving straw, regardless of his identity and background, he grabs it first.
"Your Majesty, you first send someone to check the identity and background of this young man......" Christoya winked at Davers.
"Father, what else is there to investigate, such an unreasonable person should be expelled from Turii immediately, and he should not be allowed to participate in the competition for the design of the colossus on the top of the mountain!" Eunice said angrily.
"Huh? Yes! Right! Right! Davers replied, but did not make it clear whether he was for or against.
The family chatted happily for a while, and Molina came in and said, "Your Majesty, dinner is ready." ”
Sitting in the dining room, Davers realized that there were still two empty seats, and hurriedly asked, "Haven't Apox and Briantes come back yet?" ”
Molina, the head of internal affairs who was standing on the side, hurriedly said, "His Royal Highness Apox sent someone back to say that there is a study in the Academy of Mathematics that has not been completed today, and he has dinner in the academy...... His Royal Highness Briantes is still training in rugby and will be back later. ”
Davos looked at the slightly sparsely populated table, and was a little stunned: in a blink of an eye, the children are all older, each with their own things, and it is difficult to see the scene of a family getting together and eating lively!
Davers sighed inwardly and said, "Let's eat." ”
After dinner, Molina entered the dining room again: "Your Majesty, Aristiras asks to see you. ”
"Oh." Davers knew that Aristiras was an inquisitive man, and would not bother him at this time if he was not in a hurry, so he pretended to be relaxed and said, "Let him wait in the study, and I will be over in a moment." Eunice, I'll give you the task of taking care of your mother. ”
"She's hairy, what can she do! I'm already fine and don't need her to take care of me. Christoya said.
"Mother, am I still your daughter? Always sarcastic about me! Eunice shouted in disagreement.
There was a burst of laughter in the dining room.
When Davers came to the study, he saw that his court herald was still standing at his desk, his expression as calm as ever, and the seriousness of what he was about to report could not be seen from his face alone.
After the salute, Davers motioned for him to sit down, and then asked, "What is it that makes you come here at this time?" ”
"Our intelligence officers in Turiyi have been aware of this and have carried out special surveillance, and today we have received a secret report from a slave in a slave camp, and it is finally completely certain that there is a plan to assassinate you, Your Majesty, at the opening ceremony of the All-Greek Scholars Conference in ten days' time."